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Packing case assembly of a set of decoration lamps
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-03
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Granted: 1977-05-10
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Expires: 1995-12-03
Abstract
Abstract Here is disclosed a packing case assembly of a set of decoration lamps including a group of lamps and electric cord connecting the lamps to a plug with the group of lamps being placed at the top and the electric cord being folded in a zig-zag manner and bundled together. The assembly comprises a case and a cap. The case includes a container substantially of a cup-shape to encase the bundled cord and an enlarged portion having an outer diameter larger than the outer diameter of the container and formed integrally with the container to receive the lamps. The cap is removably fixed to the case to cover the lamps. The assembly is compact, and is easy to handle and transport.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuo Yamazaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A packing case assembly of a set of decoration lamps with the lamps being placed at the top and electric cord connected to the lamps being folded in a zig-zag manner and bundled together, said packing case assembly comprising: a case made of a plastic material having a container substantially of a cup-shape to encase the bundled electric cord; and an enlarged portion with an outer diameter larger than the outer diameter of said container and formed integrally with said container along the upper edge of said container to receive the lamps; and a cap made of a plastic material removably fixed to said opening of said enlarged portion to cover said lamps received by said enlarged portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A packing case assembly of a set of decoration lamps with the lamps being placed at the top and electric cord connected to the lamps being folded in a zig-zag manner and bundled together, said packing case assembly comprising: a case made of a plastic material having a container substantially of a cup-shape to encase the bundled electric cord; and an enlarged portion with an outer diameter larger than the outer diameter of said container and formed integrally with said container along the upper edge of said container to receive the lamps; and a cap made of a plastic material removably fixed to said opening of said enlarged portion to cover said lamps received by said enlarged portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
A packing case assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said case further has a table member substantially of a truncated cone formed by upwardly deforming part of the bottom wall of said container to sustain the bundled cord portion, said table member being provided with a circle of perforated line so that the encircled portion can be punched away by one's thumb to allow the plug connected to the cord to pass; and conduit means formed by denting part of the bottom wall of said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A packing case assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said cap is made of a transparent or translucent material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A packing case assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said enlarged portion includes an engaging member along the edge of said opening of said enlarged portion and said cap includes an engaging member along the edge of said cap.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-05-09 | 1980-11-08 | 1981-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-09 | 1984-11-08 | 1985-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-09 | 1988-11-08 | 1989-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |